European Union in the Business Context

Unit Code:HBI392N

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	One Semester or Term	36 Hours	Hawthorn, Sarawak	Nil	Nil

Aims & Objectives:

At the completion of this unit, students will:

Evaluate Australia’s trade relationship with the European Union
Interpret the future of the economic priorities of the European Union and their impact on the global economy
Understand the key economic policies of the European Union
Acquire an appreciation of the political and economic dimensions of the European Union
Evaluate the main business dimensions of the European Union
Effectively work in teams and communicate in both written and oral form in a manner appropriate to business

Teaching Methods:

Lecture/seminars (1 hours) along with a tutorial (2 hour)

Lecture/seminars will be used to introduce the topics and resources, demonstrate concepts, and provide a forum for demonstration, discussion and questions.

Tutorials will provide opportunities for students to experience the subject, discuss, question and debate the issues raised in the lecture/seminar.

Assessment:

Assignment/class presentation (group) (20-25%), Test (20-25%), Examination (45-50%), Class contribution (5-10%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce graduates who are:

Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
Effective and ethical in work and community situations
Adaptable and able to manage change
Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Content:

How the European Union works
The European Union and the key economic policies
The Monetary Union and the Stability and Growth Pact
The mechanisms of the European Union within the global economy
The European Union as a global economic powerhouse
Australia and the European Union

Reading Materials:

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.